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Eight ways to Travel from Cairns to Port Augusta

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Cheapest
By car (2 866 km)
33 h 10 min
2866 km.
from $157
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Whyalla Airport)
10 h 10 min
1907 km.
from $476.04
Train, bus via Greenacre
2 d 19 h 49 min
1908 km.
from $357.15
Bus
3 d 4 h 1 min
1905 km.
from $586.90
Bus, Plane (Fly to Adelaide Airport)
10 h 44 min
1907 km.
from $232.45
Bus, Plane (Fly to Port Lincoln Airport)
14 h 33 min
1907 km.
from $379.74
Train, Bus
4 d 5 h 4 min
1908 km.
from $5034.46
Bus, Train
4 d 8 h 42 min
1907 km.
from $2028.84

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
13h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34
Train from Strathfield Station to Broken
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$38.16
Bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Royal
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.14–$22.90

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$58.51

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Adelaide to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.70–$82.68
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.76–$241.68
Bus from Central Station to Albury
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.06–$139.92

V-Line Buses

Phone:
+61 3 9662 2505
Website:
vline.com.au/
Bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.54–$47.06

Stateliner

Phone:
1300 851 345
Email:
Website:
stateliner.com.au/
Bus from Whyalla to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Bus from Adelaide to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.43–$55.97
Bus from Port Lincoln to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.52–$62.33

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$432.48

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Whyalla
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$381.60–$1,144.79
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.92–$826.79
Plane from Cairns to Port
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$394.32–$1,081.19

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$203.52–$483.36

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,596.61–$3,929.55

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta is to fly and bus which costs $152.17 - $413.04 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta is to fly and bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $250 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Port Augusta?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Port Augusta. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Port Augusta via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Cairns to Port Augusta?

The distance between Cairns and Port Augusta is 2068 km. The road distance is 2865.8 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Port Augusta without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Port Augusta without a car is to train and bus via Greenacre which takes 2 days 19h and costs $108.70 - $4021.74 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Port Augusta?

It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Cairns to Port Augusta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Port Augusta bus from?

Cairns to Port Augusta bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where does the Cairns to Port Augusta bus arrive?

Cairns to Port Augusta bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Port Augusta?

Port Augusta is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 15:13 in Cairns and 15:43 in Port Augusta.

Can I drive from Cairns to Port Augusta?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Port Augusta is 2866 km. It takes approximately 33h 5m to drive from Cairns to Port Augusta.

Where can I stay near Port Augusta?

There are 12+ hotels available in Port Augusta. Prices start at $41.74 per night.
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